Bach Flower Essences

Bach Flower Essences

“The jovial, cheerful, humorous people who love peace and are distressed by argument or quarrel, to avoid which they will agree to give up much. Though generally they have troubles and are tormented and restless and worried in mind or in body, they hide their cares behind their humor and are considered very good friends to know. They often take alcohol or drugs in excess, to stimulate them and help themselves bear their trials with cheerfulness.” – Dr. Edward BachKeywords: Addiction, unhappy, anxiety, insomniaHuman Indication: Mental torment behind a brave face. Appear care-free and humorous in order to mask anxieties and unhappiness.

CENTAURY

“Kind, quiet, gentle people who are over-anxious to serve others. They overtax their strength in their endeavors. Their wish so grows upon them that they become more servants than willing helpers. Their good nature leads them to do more than their own share of work, and in so doing they may neglect their own particular mission in life”– Dr. Edward BachKeywords:Weak-willed, bullied, unable to say no, imposed on, lack energy, tired, timid, passive, quiet Human indication: When you have a hard time saying NO and therefore easily get imposed on.

OAK

“For those who are struggling and fighting strongly to get well, or in connection with the affairs of their daily life. They will go on trying one thing after another, though their case may seem hopeless. They will fight on. They are discontented with themselves if illness interferes with their duties or helping others. They are brave people, fighting against great difficulties, without loss of hope of effort.” – Dr. Edward BachKeyword: Exhaustion, overwork, workaholic, fatigued, over-achieverHuman Indication: When you are exhausted, but keep struggling on.Animal/Pet Indication: If your pet keep struggling although it is exhausted, never seem to quit.

WALNUT

“For those who have definite ideals and ambitions in life and are fulfilling them, but on rare occasions are tempted to be led away from their own ideas, aims and work by the enthusiasm convictions or strong opinions of others. The remedy gives constancy and protection from outside influences.” – Dr. Edward BachKeywords: Change, link breaker, menopause, puberty, moving, let go of the past, protectionHuman indication: Protection from outside influences and energies. Helps you adjust to major changes.Animal/pet indication: For any period of change.

WHITE CHESTNUT

“For those who cannot prevent thoughts, ideas, arguments which they do not desire from entering their minds. Usually at such times when the interest of the moment is not strong enough to keep the mind full. Thoughts which worry and still remain, or if for a time thrown out, will return. They seem to circle round and round and cause mental torture. The presence of such unpleasant thoughts drives out peace and interferes with being able to think only of the work or pleasure of the day.”– Dr. Edward BachKeywords: Repeated unwanted thoughts, mental arguments, concentration, sleeplessness, insomnia.Human Indication: When you mind is cluttered with thoughts or mental arguments. You may be unable to sleep because of the thoughts.

RESCUE REMEDY

Impatiens: For those who act and think quickly, and have no patience for what they see as the slowness of others. They often prefer to work alone. Teaches empathy and understanding of and patience with others. We’ve found it very fast-acting in alleviating an impatient attitude and lowering stress.

Star of Bethlehem: For trauma and shock, whether experienced recently or in the past. Teaches the ability to recover from traumas and to integrate them into the present life.

Cherry Plum: For those who fear losing control of their thoughts and actions and doing things they know are bad for them or which they consider wrong. Teaches trust in one’s spontaneous wisdom and the courage to follow one’s path.

Rock Rose: For situations in which one experiences panic or terror.

Clematis: For those who find their lives unhappy and withdraw into fantasy worlds. They are un-grounded and indifferent to the details of everyday life. Teaches one to establish a bridge between the physical world and the world of ideas; may foster great creativity. Is also used to bring clarity and alertness to the present moment.